It's only free to play for the first 18 to 21 levels, then you need to pay each month.
The gameworld is huge and has great resolution, but have to play to level 16 before you can get access to a decent mount.
Levels go by fast, but acquiring decent loot is a grind.
I find that the gameworld's AI cheats a lot and the PVP is way unbalanced.
No re-rolls or respecs available.
Perma-death for PCs.